Manchester City v Stoke City

Manchester City play host to Stoke City in an FA Cup matchup featuring Premier League clubs. Both teams picked up positive results in their most recent league matches.

The home side Manchester City were winners at home on Tuesday as they knocked off Bolton Wanderers by a score of 2-0 at City of Manchester Stadium. Carlos Tevez opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half before Emmanuel Adebayor added a 2nd goal. The result leaves the Sky Blues in 5th place of the Premiership with 44 points and they sit 1 point ahead of the 6th place Tottenham Hotspur but with 2 matches in hand.

Manager Roberto Mancini will have to do without Toure, Bell and Johnson while Richards and Bellamy are doubtful.
The Potters are currently in 12th place of the Premier League table with 30 points from 24 matches. They sit 1 point behind the 11th place Blackburn Rovers with 2 games in hand on them and 4 points ahead of the 13th place Sunderland with one game in hand on them. On Tuesday, the side managed by Tony Pulis were able to hold out for a 1-1 draw away to Wigan Athletic. Stoke City were able to reach this stage thanks to victories over York City and Arsenal.

Live FA Cup
Manchester City v Stoke City
City of Manchester Stadium, kick off 1715 hours